Medical University of South Carolina Heliport HeliportPrivate
SC71 · Charleston, SC · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:40 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
CHS 113.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS · Charleston | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r151° / 7.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SC71 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SC71
- Coordinates
- 32.7871, -79.9526
- Elevation
- 62 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANDERSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1987/09
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 843-414-2832.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 843-792-3311.
Obstructions
- PLINES (MKD) SURROUND HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About SC71
Medical University of South Carolina Heliport (SC71) is a heliport in Charleston, SC, at 62 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SC71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SC71 have a control tower?
No. Medical University of South Carolina Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at SC71?
Medical University of South Carolina Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SC71?
Medical University of South Carolina Heliport is in Charleston, SC, at an elevation of 62 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7871, -79.9526.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open SC71 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.